Central govt offices across India to close Friday for half day

New Delhi: Central government Thursday announced seven-day from August 16 to 22 state mourning as a mark of respect for former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who passed away on Thursday after a prolonged illness. He was 93.

A poet-politician, Atal Bihari Vajpayee was one of the most popular leaders of BJP.

The National Flag would be flown at half-mast across the country for the seven days.

Central government also declared, a half day holiday for all central government offices and CPSUs across India.

Schools, colleges and government offices would remain closed in 13 states across India (as per confirmation received till 2330 Hrs).